Showcase Panasonic Leica 100-400mm f/4-6.3 DG Vario-Elmar

[D7k1]

First set of Images, most 30 -50', 800mm wide open handheld (some cropped):

1. Redtail

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Warblers

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Duck/Ducklings

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Sparrow

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Killdeer

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I'll normally use this lens from a tripod but wanted to see if it was possible to use it handheld. I am happy with this lens, but it is going to take some practice for fast BIF's like ducks hand held (for me at least).

 

[D7k1]

More Birds from today:

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I forgot to add that these were handheld in 40 MPH+ winds.

 

[MedicineMan4040]

First set of Images, most 30 -50', 800mm wide open handheld (some cropped):

1. Redtail

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Warblers

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Duck/Ducklings

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Sparrow

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Killdeer

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I'll normally use this lens from a tripod but wanted to see if it was possible to use it handheld. I am happy with this lens, but it is going to take some practice for fast BIF's like ducks hand held (for me at least).

Fantastic outing with your new lens.

 

[MedicineMan4040]

More Birds from today:

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I forgot to add that these were handheld in 40 MPH+ winds.

Great shots! I love the Kestrel.

 

[D7k1]

Great shots! I love the Kestrel.

Thank you

 

[Country Parson]

What camera was the lens on? I have ordered one to use on my GX8.

 

[LV426]

Nice stuff, thanks for sharing. Good variety – allows us to confirm the high IQ as well as some minor shortfalls (all lenses have them we just need to know them for greater success)

 

[D7k1]

What camera was the lens on? I have ordered one to use on my GX8.

Yep, Gx8 - unbelievable camera IMHO. I keep the 12-35mmm on one and the 100-400 on the other (which works great for macro also).

Nice stuff, thanks for sharing. Good variety – allows us to confirm the high IQ as well as some minor shortfalls (all lenses have them we just need to know them for greater success)

Yes, I just wish the zoom was not so stiff (from the heavy extending or perhaps its the sealing), but in a year or so I'll probably fondly remember that

 

[Country Parson]

Thanks for the reply. Now I know what to look forward to when my lens arrives this coming week. Can't wait to get over to the Outer Banks of N. Carolina with it.

 

[gary0319]

My copy of the Panasonic 100-400 arrived this week. Here's some of the first images. All shot with either the Olympus E-M5 II, or E-M1.
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100% crop from a 400mm shot at 200yds. E-M5 II

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Crop from 236mm, C-AF on the E-M1

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[gary0319]

Today I tried the 100-400 on my E-M1 for some close work on lizards, flowers, etc. So far I have found that I like to shoot it .7 under. Most of these are at ISO 640, F/7.1 or F/8. I tried at F/6.3 but the DOF was too skinny when shooting at 364mm or 400mm at close range. All hand held.
These images have some cropping.

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[D7k1]

Macro it is says Yoda:

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[em1user]

Impressive. I have been using my em1 and 75-300 II hand held and wished I had a longer reach a lot of times.
What is your normal tripod setup with this lens and gx8?

John

 

[D7k1]

Thank you. This was handheld @ 400mm with the Gx8. I do also use a Manfrotto O55 CF legs (3 section) and an 501 HD video head (worked very well with a D7100/300mm/Tc1.7).

 

[neelsd]

Panasonic DMC-GH4 + LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3

• ƒ/6.3

• 400.0 mm

• 1/640

• 400ISO

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Bird by DreyerPictures, on Flickr

 

[neelsd]

Panasonic DMC-GX8 + LEICA DG 100-400/F4.0-6.3

• ƒ/4.0

• 100.0 mm

• 1/1000

• 200ISO

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Poppies at Maidu Park by DreyerPictures, on Flickr

 

[gary0319]

Some P100-400 action shots from the Olympic Pentathlon Trials (also posted in the Native Lens forum)

These were all shot with the Olympus E-M1, Large Superfine JPEGS at ISO 640, F/7.1, 0 exp. comp. Most of these were shot at 100-150mm and cropped. The C-AF of the E-M1 worked better at those focal lengths than trying to shoot at longer focal length. Range was at about 40-80 yds. Lens OIS was used

(Low Rez uploads)

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[gary0319]

Here's some close up examples cross loaded from the Native Lens Forum,

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[gary0319]

Courtesy of my wife. E-M5II, ISO 3200, 400mm, Lens OIS, 1/160 sec., handheld.

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[D7k1]

Yellow Rat or Corn Morph?